A desktop photo viewer for common image formats and camera RAW files.
Publisher’s description
What is PicViewer?
PicViewer is an open-source program for Windows from junjieqin. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.7.1, released on July 11, 2026. 2 versions are listed since June 1, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Project description on GitHub: “A desktop photo viewer.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: PicViewer is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PicViewer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
68E67FDDEB60232A5137A9D887804F3B02CE3B80A45B6A22F2C8760B343981A1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.1Latest | July 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.0 | June 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id junjieqin.PicViewer -emsiexec /i PicViewer-0.7.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {1BD6E539-3F78-40ED-8DD5-1351D381AC4D} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- junjieqin
- Licence
- GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/junjieqin97/PicViewer
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.7.1
- Released
- July 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- winget ID
- junjieqin.PicViewer
- MSI product code
- {1BD6E539-3F78-40ED-8DD5-1351D381AC4D}
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Frequently asked questions
Is PicViewer free?
Yes. PicViewer is open-source software under the GPLv3 licence.
Is PicViewer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install PicViewer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can PicViewer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PicViewer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PicViewer?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 1, 2026.